Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Stanton Heights, El Paso

B+

29th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 73 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Stanton Heights is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 29th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • 58% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,480
Median rent
$1,240
Median home value
$162,000
Household income
$59,700
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
72%
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What it's like to live in Stanton Heights

Stanton Heights is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 2,500 residents, homes built around 1996, mostly owner-occupied (72%) and 43% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 29th of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Stanton Heights

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Stanton Heights

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,240, 16% higher than the El Paso median.

Stanton Heights report card

Each grade compares Stanton Heights with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,240, homes cost 2.7x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $59,700, 4.0% unemployed.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 289 violent crimes per 100k, 1,341 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 20 min, 1.5% work from home.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    29% have a bachelor’s degree.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    23% of adults uninsured.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    72% of homes owner-occupied.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

Stanton Heights compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 72%11 points higher than El Paso (61%)
  • Average commute: 20 min16% lower than El Paso (23 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 96%6 points higher than El Paso (89%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Median rent: $1,24016% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 58%4 points higher than El Paso (53%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.2%2 points lower than El Paso (2.2%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ABill Sybert SchoolElementary, Socorro ISD0.3 mi
  • ABill Sybert SchoolMiddle, Socorro ISD0.3 mi
  • BMontwood High SchoolHigh, Socorro ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Stanton Heights

Median rent in Stanton Heights is $1,240 a month, 16% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $162,000, 12% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,217 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent16% higher than El Paso$1,240$1,073$1,403
Median home value12% lower than El Paso$162,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income12% lower than El Paso2.7x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than El Paso58%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than El Paso72%61%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than El Paso2.8%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso199619841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,217
Mortgage payment
$887
Property tax
$330
Median rent, for comparison
$1,240

Based on a $162,000 home in Stanton Heights, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as El Paso$59,700$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than El Paso4.0%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than El Paso20%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as El Paso29%28%34%
Average commute16% lower than El Paso20 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than El Paso1.5%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than El Paso0.2%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than El Paso96%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery low
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Stanton Heights

Under 1829%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6431%
65 and over8.1%
Race and ethnicity
White9.7%
Hispanic or Latino89%
Black1.1%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in El Paso

  1. 1A+Vista del Sol EastMedian rent $1,220
  2. 2APebble Hills ParkMedian rent $1,230
  3. 3ANorthwest El PasoMedian rent $1,220
  4. 4AVista Real WestMedian rent $1,490
  5. 5ASun Ridge SouthMedian rent $1,200
  6. 6A-Vista Hills ParkMedian rent $1,260
  7. 7A-Indian Ridge SouthMedian rent $1,230
  8. 8A-Indian Ridge NorthMedian rent $1,100

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BSoutheast HoustonHouston
  2. B+Del MarLaredo
  3. B+San Isidro RanchLaredo

Questions about Stanton Heights

Is Stanton Heights a good place to live?

Stanton Heights is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 29th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Stanton Heights?

Median rent in Stanton Heights is $1,240 a month, 16% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $162,000, 12% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Stanton Heights?

The closest rated public schools are Bill Sybert School (elementary, rated A), Bill Sybert School (middle, rated A) and Montwood High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Stanton Heights name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.